- Stanly Community College offers a learning-centered environment that fosters partnerships, enables life-long learning, and contributes to the economic growth of the community. The college has a continuing concern for the welfare of each student. We assist students in developing their abilities and talents by creating an environment of diversity and mutual respect that promotes excellence and a free exchange of ideas.
School Highlights
Stanly Community College serves 3,396 students (17% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,396 students
- In-state tuition: $2,523
- Out-state tuition: $8,667
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Stanly Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 296 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Stanly Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
296 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Stanly Community College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Stanly Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,396 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
584 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
2,812 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
339 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
584 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,812 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
18%
21%
% White
64%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.375%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,300
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,523 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,667 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,523
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,667
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
76%
66%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Stanly Community College was chartered in July 1971 and officially opened in December of that year in temporary headquarters that were previously occupied by South Albemarle High School. A faculty of eight taught classes in Auto Mechanics, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Secretarial Science, Industrial Management, Brick Masonry, and Business. In five months the school grew from 31 students to almost 400. Stanly Community College's Albemarle campus is located on 140 acres of land on Highway 24/27 two miles west of downtown Albemarle. The Albemarle campus consists of the Patterson Building, Kelley Building, Eddins Building, Snyder Building, Whitley Technology Center, Webb Student Center, and Corporate and Professional Education Center. Fifteen miles west of Stanly Community College's Albemarle campus on Highway 24/27 in Locust, North Carolina, lies the new Crutchfield Education Center. The 30,000-square-foot state-of the-art building includes two computer labs, sixteen classrooms, a community room, and a Student Resource Center. SCC has offered over those 32 plus years a good quality low-cost education close to home for thousands of students. During our history, over 5,000 students have been awarded degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a number of fields. Today we offer associate degrees in 22 fields along with 35 certificate and 17 diplomas in these and other fields. credit courses during both day and evening sessions allows working students the opportunity to select curriculum courses applicable to an associate degree, a diploma, or a certificate. The college awarded the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree, or the Associate in Applied Science degree. Noncredit courses, which are offered primarily for personal and community improvement, are also offered during day, evening, and weekend sessions. Stanly Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stanly Community College cost?
Stanly Community College's tuition is approximately $2,523 for In-State students and $8,667 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Stanly Community College?
The acceptance rate of Stanly Community College is 76%, which is higher than the state average of 66%.
What is Stanly Community College's ranking?
Stanly Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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